This modern Malakoff lakehouse redefines lake living. I wasn’t surprised that it was designed by architect Josh Nimmo, but I was surprised to see him design a lakehouse. I’ve been fascinated by Nimmo’s work for years, and watching his evolution has been inspiring. I never expected to see his work at Long Cove on Cedar Creek Lake in Malakoff. It will change the way we look at lakehouses forever.
My interest in Nimmo began in 2017 when a house down the street from our publisher’s former home was built. Nimmo calls it the House on Ricks. We called it the Glass House because there is a continuous flow of floor-to-ceiling glass throughout the home. Candy kept us updated, and when it hit the market, we, of course, covered it. It was bold, dramatic, and a new look for Dallas. Then, when he designed the Outcrop cylindrical homes at Urban Commons, I realized I was seeing next-level genius.
Having a lake house with the architectural honesty, appreciation for raw materials, and sensitivity to the environment that are hallmarks of Nimmo’s work is truly a delight. Add in the definite nod to Midcentury Modern style, and you have captured the hearts of so many of us.
At NIMMO, we are driven to design for the human experience, collaborating with clients and craftspeople in an iterative discovery process that is deeply rooted in context, sensitive to the environment, and anchored by authenticity. We form poetic spaces that invite exploration, inspire reflection, and nurture belonging. We create an architecture meant to endure…